Why Is the Buddha Smiling: Mindfulness As a Means of Bringing Calm and Insight to Your Life

by Mark Magill

From the sea of Buddhist books out there, this title jumps out and grabs you! People want to know:

Why is the Buddha smiling? Moreover, they want to know: How can I achieve this kind of happiness in my own life?

Genres: Nonfiction

160 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2003

Reviews

[Taha Tariq · Rating 4 out of 5]

I started this book in the waiting room of the emergency room of a hospital right after I fell bouldering where I tore several ligaments and fractured multiple bones in my knee. My two best friends brought me this book as some reading material for what would turn out to be 27 hours of waiting between two separate hospitals.

This book turns out to be right what I needed as I adjusted to the complete upending of my life. The section on suffering was particularly useful to me.

I assume you will arrive at this book at various points in your life and each time you will find something new. It’s very concise and an easy read. It’s littered with mindfulness practices that are useful.

An excellent book that at times lacks depth. That’s the only disappointing part. However, I look forward to coming back to it in the future.

[Karen B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helder. Bevattelijk. Bondig. Een soort van stepping stone om je daarna verder te verdiepen.